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Lake Michigan College (LMC)
- 2755 E Napier Ave
- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- OPEID College Code: 00227700
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- General Phone: (269) 927-3571
- President: Randall Miller, Ed.d.
- Website: www.lakemichigancollege.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,740
- College Alias: LMC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The philosophy of Lake Michigan College, an institution of higher education, is founded on the belief that education is for all who wish to develop their potential. It is fundamental that a community college assist in meeting the educational, career, cultural, wellness and recreational needs of the community it serves. This involves a five-fold obligation:
1. To provide for the educational aspirations, needs and learning expectations of the individual and the community;
2. To provide for the occupational needs and desires of the learner and the community;
3. To provide for the cultural interests and the wellness and recreational needs of the individual, and thus contribute to the development of effective citizens;
4. To provide an assurance of quality in programs and in people;
5. To develop an international perspective that prepares students, and develops employees and community members for a world economy and global citizenship.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - LMC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 32% | 43% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,531 | $2,744 | $1,413 | $1,062 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,170 | $3,990 | $2,940 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,190 | $5,010 | $3,795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,465 | $1,396 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $6,150 | $6,150 |
| Other Expenses | $6,220 | $5,754 | $5,754 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,220 | $5,754 | $5,754 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,770 | $5,455 | $4,336 |
| Out of State | $6,790 | $6,475 | $5,191 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,990 | $17,359 | $16,240 |
| Out of State | $18,010 | $18,379 | $17,095 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,990 | $11,209 | $10,090 |
| Out of State | $13,010 | $12,229 | $10,945 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,740 Undergraduate: 3,740
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,490 Female: 2,250
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,490 Female: 2,250
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,227 Part-Time: 2,513
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,227 Part-Time: 2,513
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 9 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 36 | 1% |
| Black | 636 | 17% |
| Asian | 79 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 4% |
| White | 2,510 | 67% |
| Unknown | 325 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 661 | 18% |
| Ages 18-19 | 920 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 491 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 381 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 392 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 271 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 202 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 289 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 122 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 489 | 273 | 216 |
| Faculty Status | 225 | 62 | 163 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 225 | 62 | 163 |
| Primarily Instruction | 212 | 60 | 152 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 34 | - |
| Other Professionals | 67 | 59 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 163 | 118 | 45 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 50 | 32 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 39 | 18 | 21 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,147 (60) | $57,964 (33) | $87,260 (27) |
| Instructor | $71,147 (60) | $57,964 (33) | $87,260 (27) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,147 (60) | $57,964 (33) | $87,260 (27) |
| Instructor | $71,147 (60) | $57,964 (33) | $87,260 (27) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $110,248 | $46,345 | $63,903 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 78 | 41 | 37 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 76 | 41 | 35 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,295 | $4,291 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,228 | $1,424 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 15% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 17% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 4% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
